highwayman

Example Sentences

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The video itself was cryptic, making reference to infamous 17th Century highwayman Dick Turpin.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

How many other writers could convincingly depict a blind highwayman or cap that eerie encounter with a duel on bagpipes between Alan and a son of the famous Rob Roy?

From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2021

London highwayman Capt. Macheath sits in prison writing an opera based on his life.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2020

On this date in 1879, the stages between Maricopa and Phoenix were held up so frequently that acting Gov. John W. Gasper offered a bounty of $500 for every highwayman caught in the act.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2017

I can dream about the red-lipped landlord’s daughter and the highwayman, and the nurses and nuns can do nothing about it.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt